Clanalpine House

Clanalpine House is a delightful Federation style property that embodies much of what is typical and attractive in Mosman’s residential character.

The new rear addition is a clever reorienting of its aspect away from the original dwelling and Clanalpine Street, creating the sense of a new dwelling from the side boundary. The deliberate axial shift from the central alignment of the original site unlocks greater vistas and affords privacy to the spacious courtyard.

Internally the main living spaces feel fantastic offering an abundance of natural light and ventilation at every opportunity by utilising generous windows and clerestories. The interior detailing is well executed with the contemporary feel of the new addition balanced with the timeless character of the original sandstone bricks.

The spacious courtyard offers a seamless connection from the pool, cabana and garden to the internal living spaces, with all components from colouring, to materiality, to landscaping sensitively complimenting the original building. The blending of sandstone to zinc cladding is bold and tasteful.

Clanalpine House demonstrates a high level of design skill and results in an outstanding residential design that meets the contemporary requirements of the owner. Although the experience of the new addition feels outstandingly contemporary, nothing in its execution takes away from the traditional feel of the original federation dwelling.

Sustainability

Natural resilient materials have been specified to reduce the consumption footprint of this house, with little maintenance. High performance glazing and insulation, operable louvers allow control of heat gain in the summer and increasing sun in the winter. Openings are designed to draw natural light, ventilation deep into spaces .